Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

ROWLAND HILL COURT, SG9 9BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLAND HILL COURT, SG9 9BJ.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG9 9BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, SG9 9BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG9 9BJ is a sought-after residential area on Rowland Hill Court, 0.2km from Buntingford in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG9 9BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG9 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00119187 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG9 9BJ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 262,000

2 sales · Mean £ 262,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG9 9BJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting18
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.3 km
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.5 km
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Freman College

Good950 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Buntingford Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Buntingford And District Social Club0.2 km
  • Jolly Sailors0.3 km
  • Black Bull0.1 km
  • The Brambles PH0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SONA0.1 km
  • The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.3 km
  • The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.3 km
  • Clavering Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Buntingford Fryery0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.1 km
  • Fruit And Veg Stall0.1 km
  • The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.1 km
  • Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.1 km
  • K & M Shah Chemists0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Efis0.1 km
  • King Pizza \& Kebabs0.1 km
  • Take Away House0.1 km
  • The Chippy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashwell & Morden11.2 km
  • Royston11.9 km
  • Watton-At-Stone12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • The Crown Inn0.1 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Bridgefoot0.3 km